Alltel Wireless Launches the SCH-a645 Handset from Samsung

[Ironwalt]

Alltel Corp. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.

Title: Alltel Wireless Launches the SCH-a645 Handset from Samsung; Wireless Phone Passes the Test for Affordable and Quality Service
Date: 8/17/2006 8:01:00 AM


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2006--Alltel
Wireless (NYSE: AT), America's largest network, today announced the
availability of the SCH-a645 handset from Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung).

"The a645 from Samsung is an excellent handset for cost-conscious
customers who want a cool phone, but don't need every bell and
whistle," said Wade McGill, senior vice president of product
management for Alltel Wireless. "The a645 is also loaded with
hands-free features that make it perfect for busy parents."

Samsung's a645 features a built-in speakerphone and advanced
speech recognition that enables users to make calls and launch their
contacts, calendar and select other phone tools by voice. This device
is capable of downloading games, ring tones and more. The a645 also
comes equipped with Axcess Web, which enables users to surf the
Internet, along with Axcess text messaging.

"Samsung designs phones with the consumer in mind. The a645 is for
the consumer that wants a quality handset with key phone features at a
reasonable price," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president,
Samsung.

The SCH- a645 is available from Alltel for $9.99 after a $20
mail-in rebate. This discounted price is available to new customers on
two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible customers
on qualifying rate plans.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based
subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and
markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout
North America. For more information, see STA's website at
www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2005 parent company sales of US $56.7 billion and net income of
US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90
offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business
units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD
Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network
Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands,
Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory
chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit
www.samsung.com

About Alltel

Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless
network and has more than 11 million wireless customers.

www.alltel.com

[djjim]

I am a broken record...I know...MP3 phone please! In order to attract subs we need better phones...more variety. Every other carrier has a better variety!

[Ironwalt]

I am a broken record...I know...MP3 phone please! In order to attract subs we need better phones...more variety. Every other carrier has a better variety!

I know that would be nice.

[MOTOhooligan]

This is a pretty a cool little phone. I like the speaker phone screen on top and it's menu seems much better than other Samsungs I have used.